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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.29, 1,058.86 and 417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.29, 1,058.86 and 417.98 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.29 : 1,058.86 = 417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.29/1,058.86 = 417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.29x = 1,058.86 × 417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.29x = 442,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,577.01/767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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